Mechanical Project Engineer: Build Big Projects & Grow

RK Industries; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

RK University programs

Apprenticeship and career advancement

Leadership development

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

RK Industries is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to coordinate and execute mechanical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will review drawings, manage RFIs and submittals, support budgeting and procurement, and collaborate across owners, engineers, and field teams to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, schedule maintenance, cost tracking, and continuous improvement within a growing construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in construction, engineering, project coordination, or a related role.
• Understanding of construction documents, drawings, specifications, and project administration processes.
• Experience supporting submittals, RFIs, procurement, scheduling, and project documentation preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to ensure requirements are clearly defined and executed.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, billing, change estimates, and financial tracking.
• Support procurement activities, buyout processes, and subcontractor negotiations.
• Coordinate material and equipment purchasing, delivery, and release schedules.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of project schedules with field leadership.
• Coordinate communication between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure project documentation, reports, permits, licenses, and administrative records are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor labor hours, project costs, productivity, and budget performance.
• Support change order and change request processes, including tracking and documentation.
• Verify materials invoiced and work billed have been delivered or completed.
• Assist with project quality control processes and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Support project closeout activities and documentation requirements.
• Help resolve technical, operational, and customer-related challenges.
• Assist with project safety initiatives and support accident documentation when required.
• Collaborate with field teams to maintain project schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Skills

Project coordination

Scheduling

Budgeting

RFI management

Submittals

Procurement

Documentation

Communication

MS Office

Construction software

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

RK Industries is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to coordinate and execute mechanical construction projects from preconstruction to closeout. You will review drawings, manage RFIs and submittals, support budgeting and procurement, and collaborate across owners, engineers, and field teams to deliver safe, high-quality projects.

The role emphasizes meticulous documentation, schedule maintenance, cost tracking, and continuous improvement within a growing construction environment.